DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Assembly, Test, Paint, Upfit, and Kitting, Marine (ATPUKM) Director to join our Marine Business onsite at our Rocky Mountain Engine Plant (RMEP) in Whitakers, NC.

In this role, you will fully lead the Assembly, Test, Paint, Upfit, Kitting, Marine (ATPUKM) business for RMEP, with direct responsibility for operations, maintenance, quality, and Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (ME/IE). You will oversee approximately 1,100 employees across all three shifts, providing comprehensive manufacturing leadership for a large plant or department. Your leadership will ensure operational excellence, high-quality standards, and efficient maintenance practices, driving the overall success of the ATPUKM business unit.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Drive operational results by setting and monitoring measures, motivating teams, and establishing expectations in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

• Manage, mentor, and coach individual and collective talent to enhance manufacturing and supply chain capabilities across the organization.

• Champion projects aligned with Cummins Operation System and Functional Excellence, leveraging common processes, tools, and information systems.

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to maintain relationships and meet customer and business requirements.

• Review key performance indicators and operational trends to validate root cause analysis and implement corrective actions, addressing supply chain failures as necessary.

• Prepare and manage an annual operating plan, ensuring alignment with supply chain initiatives and championing Cummins values, including diversity, community involvement, and creating the right environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Leadership and Collaboration : Actively lead as part of the Plant Operating Team across all functions, building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Safety Champion : Champion safety activities for ATPUKM, modeling proactive health and safety behaviors to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.

• Financial Acumen: Deliver on financial goals by improving engine efficiency (Engines Per Hour, Hours Per Unit), interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

• Action Orientation: Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm, driving results even under tough circumstances.

• Effective Communication: Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed.

• Courage and Complexity Management: Step up to address difficult issues, say what needs to be said, and make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

• Talent Development and Engagement: Develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

• Vision and Purpose: Paint a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action, ensuring alignment with organizational goals through effective planning and prioritization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.

• Significant level of relevant work experience, including managerial and budgetary experience, required.

Compensation

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $

Max Salary $

ReqID 2407299

Relocation Package Yes

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